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Top 5 must-have winter hanging items

I'm interested in rounding out my novice hammock gear with some essential winter hanging equipment. I don't have unlimited funds (who does?) so i'd like to be wise with what I purchase.

I'd like to hear what you would consider the top 5 most essential items for staying comfortable down to zero degrees F. That includes anything (hammock accessories, clothes, hiking equip., etc.) except for the hammock itself. Don't hesitate to include details like brand and model.

1. Down Under Quilt - I have an UGQ 0 Degree Zeppelin
2. Down Top Quilt - I have and UGQ 0 Degree Flight Jacket
3. Big Tarp with doors - I have a Warbonnet Superfly
4. Good merino wool base layer - many brands out there
5. Hot water bottle in a sock or cozy in the hammock with you when going to bed - This heats up your quilts a little before getting in and is good for keeping your feet warm or other parts of your body as needed.

1. Down Under Quilt - I have an UGQ 0 Degree Zeppelin
2. Down Top Quilt - I have and UGQ 0 Degree Flight Jacket
3. Big Tarp with doors - I have a Warbonnet Superfly
4. Good merino wool base layer - many brands out there
5. Hot water bottle in a sock or cozy in the hammock with you when going to bed - This heats up your quilts a little before getting in and is good for keeping your feet warm or other parts of your body as needed.

+1 on all that. I'd add that a Nalgene Canteen (which is more bag than bottle) is IMHO the best tool for the job...and it would feel irresponsible not to emphasize "hot" water is great but boiling water is unnecessary and likely not safe.

5. You're using coconuts!
4. Bring out yer dead.
3. Well she turned me into a newt... I got better.
2. I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.

Wool clothing is defiantly what you want for winter clothing, from first layer to last layer. Except, wool clothing is expensive.
Don't forget a good way to start a fire. Lighters don't like the cold. I always have a firesteel with me, and I carry a little waterproof box of tinder, made up of some cotton balls, and a bag of pre-shaven magnesium.
What you'll really need the most, is experience!